Bodily Oddities

The article catalogs 136 bodily phenomena, from ASMR tingles and involuntary eyelid twitches to vertigo caused by inner-ear crystals and brief headaches triggered by cold foods. It details genetic and anatomical variations such as ambidexterity, earlobe attachment, uvula lobes, and extra ribs, noting their prevalence and typical harmlessness. The piece also describes visual distortions, phantom vision in low-vision patients, and transient perception changes linked to stress or migraine.